Are you seeking a Financial Accounting role within a £100m turnover organisation? Would you enjoy being a part of a high performing team? Are you a newly qualified Accountant now keen to gain experience in the charity sector? If yes - this could be your next role!

Reporting into the Head of Financial Accounts this permanent Financial Accountant role based in central London will offer a great challenge for a newly qualified Accountant working within one of the most prestigious brand names in the charity sector.

Main responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will be:

• Manage the year end process, working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts.
• Prepare corporation tax calculations and act as one of the main points of contacts for any VAT related queries.
• Provide analysis and closely monitor audit adjustments.
• Write commentary for balance sheet reviews to support the monthly management accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting on a weekly basis and carry out reviews of balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Oversee the accurate and timely documentation of financial procedures and processes.
• Oversee cash flow monitoring and forecasting and ensure effective treasury management is maintained at all times.
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts when necessary.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant ideally with experience in audit. Additionally, this position requires someone to have experience handling and analysing large volumes of data. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into a role in industry.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have proven financial accounts experience.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be technically sound.
• Have strong system skills including advanced levels of Excel.

Knowledge of charity SORP from time in audit is preferred but not essential.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying.

Interested in working for a £200m+ turnover charity? Do you have strong technical abilities in tax and treasury? Want to lead a high performing team within a household name organisation? Would you like to report into a supportive and enthusiastic Line Manager? If so, then look no further!

Robertson Bell are proud to be partnered with one of the UKs largest charities to help them recruit to this newly created Tax and Treasury Accountant role. Reporting into the Financial Controller you will be managing a high performing team made up of five members of staff. This organisation boasts an impressively low staff turnover and offers extremely generous employee benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation during an exciting time. Responsibilities would include:

• Overall responsibility of the tax and treasury function including the provision of all relatable services.
• Act as the lead on all group tax returns and prepare Gift Aid and VAT returns for the group.
• Develop and identify relevant tools to better operational areas.
• Implement and roll out a treasury strategy focusing on a more proactive and effective service.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on all VAT matters.
• Lead of cash flow forecasting and manage the development of a three-year cash flow model that supports monthly presentations and quarterly reporting.
• Oversee all bank accounts ensuring sufficient funding is available to enable the organisations financial commitments.
• Manage necessary process improvements allowing the organisation to continue moving forward.
• Mentor, train and develop five members of staff ensuring relevant development opportunities are available.

This is a fantastic opportunity based in central London and is the perfect next step for someone with strong experience within tax and treasury. A previous knowledge of charity accounting will be desirable, but this is not essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Have previously worked in a tax and treasury focused role.
• Have staff management experience.
• Be highly competent when reviewing and improving controls and processes.
• Have excellent communication skills.

If you feel this post could be of interest to you then please do not delay in applying as applications are being reviewed daily.

Leeds Castle is a leading international tourism destination with a turnover of around £12m a year.  It has an established accommodation, hospitality and events business.  To meet the charitable objectives of preserving this heritage site we must continue to develop in the competitive and fast-moving leisure and tourism sector.  A vacancy has arisen for an experienced, forward thinking Finance Director who can operate in this demanding and challenging environment

About Leeds Castle Foundation

Leeds Castle is a former Royal palace, with a substantially intact medieval complex and Tudor and late Georgian additions, all of which was substantially refurbished during the 1920s.  It was left by its last private owner to the Leeds Castle Foundation in 1974, who manage the building today. The business activities of the castle fall into a number of different categories; day visitors (we welcome over 600,000 visitors every year) and the associated catering and retail operations, conferences, weddings and hospitality functions.  We also have a number of holiday cottages, bed and breakfast accommodation and  a  ‘Glamorous Camping’ or Glamping site.

The Finance Director, supported by an Accountant and Finance Team  (6) is responsible for overseeing all Finance functions throughout Leeds Castle Foundation and Leeds Castle Enterprises in line with current legislation and good practice, as well as fully participating in all board level and management activities.  The role also acts as Company Secretary to LCE and Secretary to the LCF.

Firstsite is a contemporary visual arts organisation based in a stunning, award winning gallery in Colchester, Essex.  Since opening in 2011, Firstsite has welcomed over a million visitors. Firstsite has established its reputation for being an art gallery of regional and national importance especially through its work bringing internationally significant artworks to very diverse audiences.

This pivotal role, working closely with the Director and the broader senior management team, you will support Firstsite’s business planning and lead on its financial strategy. You will lead on all governance, contractual, financial and treasury arrangements. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the finance team and the finances of Firstsite, ensuring a proactive financial support service across all aspects of the organisation.

In particular, the Finance Director will take a leading role in producing, maintaining and reviewing the four-year financial model to support the delivery of our strategic aims.  Producing annual budgets and regular forecasts – this will include a priority on ensuring the rapid improvements of our income generation performance across commercial activity.

To succeed in this role, you will be fully qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA and will demonstrate extensive financial expertise and business acumen, with experience in leadership roles at director or senior manager level. You will have excellent analytical skills and be proficient in communicating financial data to a broad range of stakeholders.

Please note that Firstsite is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the great benefit in having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds.

Intelligent Working   

Our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a balanced lifestyle and we offer flexible working arrangements which could include, annualised hours, early or late starts to fit around other commitments, shorter working days, etc.  We are happy to discuss your own requirements in more detail, should that be of interest.

Firstsite’s commitment to inclusion   

We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our objectives. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective, are important to us.

At Firstsite, we recognise that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand and appreciate that those with experience who have taken a career break still have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment.

Applying with a disability   

Firstsite is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool.  We are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss with your recruitment contact any reasonable adjustments to our Recruitment Process that you may require.

How to apply for this role

To apply for the role, please send your cv and a covering letter – no more than two sides of A4 that states how your qualifications, experience and skills match the criteria listed in the job description.

Please send applications with a completed Equal Opportunities Form, available via our website.

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm, 20th January 2020.

We are looking for a part-time Finance Director, based in our office in London, overseeing the work of the Finance Officer in a newly restructured department.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music, with a membership of 3,700+ music groups, comprising around 200,000 hobby musicians. We support members with practical services to help them run their groups, and with artistic development opportunities; we run meetings and events for them; we celebrate their achievements and speak on their behalf to partners and policy makers.

The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity’s senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive and the senior management team, helping us shape the strategy for this thriving charity and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to deliver that strategy.

The role will line-manage the (4dpw) Finance Officer who runs the day to day financial accounting processes.

Making Music is seeking to appoint a qualified (ACA or ACCA) accountant with experience in a senior financial management role and of managing a finance operation and finance staff.

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, with recent experience with Sage and Quickbooks software, and with experience of managing charity accounts, including charitable groups, and preparing accounts in accordance with SORP guidelines.

This post is for 2 days a week (15 hrs) and can be worked flexibly. Salary £45k pro rata (=£18k a year for 2 days per week).

We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community and all kinds of individuals. Please let us know if you need this job information - or would like to apply for the job - in a different format.

Please download the job information and apply with your CV and a letter by 8am on Monday 27 January 2020. Interviews will be on Thursday 30 January in London. You will hear by 5pm on Tuesday 28 January if we would like to interview you.

Location: London, EC4

Salary: circa £47,000 (depending on experience)

Accountable to: Head of Finance

Contract type: Permanent, full time (open to flexible working)

Overall Purpose of the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team and play a critical role in supporting all financial processes at Big Society Capital. Your work will be complex and varied, offering exposure to a range of pioneering projects across Big Society Capital’s corporate and investment activity.

The position will have an initial focus on month end processes and production of the management accounts, assisting with the development of management information that enables deeper understanding of the organisation and its performance. You will also support investment accounting, fund and treasury accounting, the preparation of statutory reporting and returns; managing Big Society Capital’s liquidity and cash flow; and preparing and monitoring departmental budgets. The position will ensure that effective financial controls and procedures are maintained and will include some responsibility for the valuation of investments.

Internal Contacts:

Work in the Finance team consisting of the CFO, Head of Finance, Senior Finance Manager and Management Accountant. Extensive contact with all members of staff, particularly the Investment team, the Legal and Compliance team and the Operations team. Contact with Executive Committee members to get authorisations and develop/monitor budgets.

External Contacts:

Auditors, bank, treasury management providers, regulatory advisers, FCA, HMRC, investees

Other Requirements:

Flexibility to develop the role and take on additional tasks as required

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the month end process, including reporting to Senior Management and the FCA.
• Develop departmental budgets and input into the forecasting process.
• Manage the organisation’s liquidity effectively, so that funds are available when required.
• Support statutory reporting, including group consolidation, and liaise with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of the year end process.
• Preparation of annual tax returns and other tax requirements, liaising with external Tax advisers as required.
• Assist with the preparation of FCA reporting and other requirements.
• With the team, maintain and develop accurate accounting systems, records and reporting, with adequate financial controls. Review and develop processes for the valuation and financial monitoring of Big Society Capital’s social investment portfolio, including preparation for the Quarterly Valuation Committee.
• Review quarterly Fund reporting and Audited Accounts from BSC’s investments and ensure Fund income and expenditure and valuation gains/losses are accurately recorded in BSC’s accounting system. Liaison with Fund Managers as required.
• With the team, research and stay current with accounting standards, guidance and legislation, and apply to BSC’s financial and FCA reporting requirements.
• Undertake project work to support the development of BSC and the finance function, including supporting the introduction of external social impact investing products.

Person Profile

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CA)
• Sound and up to date knowledge of UK GAAP
• Development of management information and insightful analysis
• Development of internal control procedures and frameworks
• Previous experience in a similar position

Desirable:

• 2-5 years post qualified experience
• Charity or not-for-profit organisation experience
• Social Investment experience
• FCA regulatory reporting
• Knowledge of IPEV valuation guidelines
• Investment management, Fund Accounting or financial services experience

Special Aptitudes

• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Demonstrates excellent financial and numerical awareness: fully conversant with financial accounts and accounting procedures
• Relevant knowledge of accounting IT systems
• Embraces complex data
• Good communication skills
• Ability to apply statutory principles, guidelines and legislation in practice
• Excel modelling skills (Desirable)

Disposition

• Strong team player
• Builds solid relationships with key stakeholders
• Superior judgment, discretion and utmost integrity
• Flexible and willing to take on different tasks as required

Thinking Style

• Analytical with excellent attention to detail
• Well organised & able to prioritise

Circumstances

• Able to work outside of standard working hours on occasion to meet deadlines
• Big Society Capital is open to explore a degree of flexible working

Salary and terms of employment

• This is a permanent, full time role, open to flexible working;
• All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK;
• Salary – circa £47,000 (depending on experience);
• Big Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holidays (plus bank holidays and additional closure days). Allowance increases with length of service
• Season ticket loan
• Pension of up to 11% employer contribution
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Private health and life insurance policy

Applications

• We carry out blind recruitment at Big Society Capital. Please apply via BeApplied.
• Deadline – Sunday 26th January 2020;
• Interviews – If your application is successful, you will be invited to a first-stage interview with Big Society Capital in early February. Second-stage interviews will take place in mid-February.

Financial Controls Manager: £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

For a global organisation based in central London, we're recruiting a Financial Controls Manager. This role leads on all financial controls activities which take place within Group, supporting the Group Risk and Internal Audit Manager and the Head of Group Accounting, Tax and Treasury. The Financial Controls Manager will lead on monthly reconciliations, statutory compliance and the control of assets. Success factors will include error-free period end close, accurate internal reporting and compliance.

Main Duties:

• Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are in place across the Group including leading on a risk-based review processes - making changes as necessary.
• Ensure Group Balance Sheet accounts procedures and reviewed with policy (UK, Oversees and new acquisitions)
• Lead period-end processes, financial statements preparation and Group Audits
• Document and review existing financial controls and compliance processes revising as necessary
• Develop and deliver the Groups financial risk management and annual financial controls review plan
• Regular internal reviews to assess compliance of Group entities, clusters and staff
• Review processes and procedures and records to ensure Group entities are operating in line with local GAAP, industry and compliance standards
• Lead on the design of control framework for new financial tools and systems

Person Specification:

• Substantial financial compliance, risk, controls and assurance experience
• In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP, SORP and other relevant financial regulatory and compliance requirements
• Experience to support multi-location teams and global finance stakeholders
• Track record in continuous improvement delivery and in influencing
• Willingness to travel across the UK and globally

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